Matrox MAX for Mac is a unique technology that implements faster than realtime H.264 encoding for resolutions ranging from iPod to HD.

It is available in the Matrox-CompressHD accelerator card and the Matrox-MXO2 family of I/O devices. It uses a dedicated hardware processor to accelerate the creation of H.264 files for the web, Apple TV, Blu-ray discs, and mobile devices inclu-ding iPad, iPhone, and iPod. By using specialized hardware acceleration, jobs are finished with amazing speed and system resources are liberated for other tasks. Quality and flexibility are ensured through direct integration with Apple Compressor and support for other applications on the Mac such as Telestream Episode, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Media Encoder, and QuickTime Pro through the QuickTime codec component.

The versatile Matrox MXO2 devices are the ideal I/O platforms for editing and streaming with industry leading applications. Matrox MXO2 Family for Editing & Matrox MXO2 Family for Streaming

The ideal output and monitoring device for 13" and 15" MacBook Pros and iMacs

The patented Matrox MXO is a versatile output and monitoring device for the Mac. The special Matrox MXO-DVI method of using a DVI port (or Mini DisplayPort with an adapter) makes Matrox MXO the ideal companion for the latest generation of 13" and 15" MacBook Pros and iMacs. These systems are powerful enough for video editing with Final Cut Pro but lack the expandability to accommodate an I/O device without sacrificing the FireWire port you’d like to use for your storage interface.

Matrox MXO gives you the frame-accurate, broadcast-quality HD/SD analog and SDI output you need for mastering native digital projects – from XDCAM HD, P2 HD, DVCPRO HD, and HDV sources for example – directly to tape or to a satellite encoder. In addition, it turns your Apple Cinema Display or other DVI monitor into a professional HD/SD video monitor using Matrox's unique color calibration tools.

Lightning Fast H.264 Encoding Card for Professionals

If you’re a professional content creator delivering H.264 files for Blu-ray, the web, and mobile devices, you need a fast, flexible, high quality encoding workhorse. Matrox CompressHD is the first implementation of Matrox MAX technology in an amazingly affordable H.264 accelerator card. It works in systems with or without a video I/O device and extends the life of your current system investment, giving you the power you need to deliver today’s premium H.264 formats faster than ever. This low profile, half-length PCIe x1 card fits into Intel-based Mac Pros and Apple Xserve systems. Get yourself a Matrox CompressHD card and deliver your projects in a fraction of the time!

• Accelerated encoding of H.264 files, for resolutions ranging from iPod to HD
• Works in systems with or without a video I/O device to enhance your delivery workflow
• Extends the life of your current system investment, giving you the power you need to deliver today’s premium H.264 formats faster than ever
• Low profile, half-length PCIe x1 card
• Works in systems with Mac OS X 10.5.6 or higher
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary Matrox telephone support
  

COST-EFFECTIVE HD-SDI SCAN CONVERTERS

The Matrox Convert DVI Family of scan converters lets broadcasters easily and economically take the computer-based content that is quickly becoming a key part of the nightly news to air. These products are ideal for creating broadcast video from computer applications such as Skype, YouTube, Google Earth, video games, and web browser sessions, as well as citizen journalists’ mobile phone videos.

The Matrox Multi input/output cards bring a new level of channel density to Mac-based systems.

Matrox Multi-Ingest card for streaming
Matrox Multi-Ingest provides four independent HD-SDI inputs on a single PCIe card for Mac Pro making it ideal for producing multi-camera internet broadcasts with Telestream Wirecast Pro.

Matrox Multi four-channel 3G SDI cards for developers
The Matrox Multi four-channel 3G SDI cards for Mac give OEMs, systems integrators, and developers of video equipment for broadcast, medical, and industrial applications the tools they need to create high-performance, cost-effective digital media systems.

Matrox Video Products Group offers a range of 3G, HD, SD, and Dual Link digital video hardware for Mac along with comprehensive software development tools for ingest and playout. ISVs and developers of video equipment for broadcast applications can take advantage of these components to create high-performance digital media systems at competitive price points including capture/playout servers, clip and still stores, character generators, graphics/production servers, and automation/master control units.

As a leading supplier of dependable board-level components and development tools to equipment manufacturers for over 30 years, Matrox continues to set the pace for technological innovation, quality, and support.

Matrox RT.X2 for increased Adobe Productivity

If you're a professional video editor concerned about getting maximum productivity from Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and Adobe CS4 Production Premium, have a look at the Matrox RT.X2 product line – the ideal solutions for corporate communicators, event videographers, project studios, educational facilities and digital filmmakers. If you’re delivering your work in SD, Matrox RT.X2 SD is right for you. If you need to edit HDV, XDCAM EX, or P2 MXF 720p and output HD, choose Matrox RT.X2 LE or Matrox RT.X2. If you want to use a DVI display for full resolution HD previews, you’ll need RT.X2.

The Matrox RT.X2 platforms go far beyond the capabilities of software-only editing and systems that combine Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and a simple I/O card.

The additional benefits you get with Matrox RT.X2 include:

• Many more realtime layers of video and graphics
• More effects in real time including color correction, chroma/luma keying, speed changes, blur/glow/soft focus, 3D DVE and much more
• Extensive camera support with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE including many new models from Canon, JVC, Panasonic, and Sony
• Realtime native editing of Sony XDCAM EX .mp4 clips with RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE
• Realtime native editing of Panasonic P2 MXF 720p and SD files with Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE
• Realtime capture from analog sources to compressed MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame
• Realtime playback of 32-bit MPEG-2 I-frame AVI files with alpha
• Realtime mixed-format multi-cam
• Realtime MPEG-2 IBP capture from analog and DV sources for DVD authoring
• Composite, Y/C, and analog component input and output
• WYSIWYG video output for motion graphics, animation, and compositing applications
• Audio VU meters on capture
• Full-resolution HD monitoring with calibration control on an inexpensive flat panel display via independent DVI output with Matrox RT.X2